Eve-Lyne Cayouette Ashby

Eve-Lyne Cayouette Ashby joined the Biosphère in 2021 as Head of Division – Exhibitions, Public Programs, and Education. Since then, she has led the team responsible for renewing the museum’s programming. The Biosphère, an architectural landmark in Montréal and part of the Espace pour la vie museum complex, is dedicated to the socio-ecological transition.

Early in her career, she played a key role at Concordia University’s Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling as Associate Director and Director of Research and Curation for the Canada Research Chair in Oral History. She later joined GSM Project, an internationally renowned design firm specializing in visitor experience design. As Creative Director, she contributed to the design and renewal of numerous science, history, and heritage museums in Canada and the Middle East.

Eve-Lyne holds a Master’s degree in Museology and a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the Université de Montréal, as well as training in heritage protection and development from the University of Lille 1 (France). With extensive experience in museology, exhibition design, oral history, and collaborative research processes, she is passionate about meaningful projects that have a positive impact on communities.

Eve-Lyne Cayouette Ashby will be speaking at the Museum Wellness Summit 2026 :

Addressing climate emotions at the museum: the “Emolab” exhibition at the Biosphère

The Biosphère has developed a unique exhibition especially for youth aged 16 to 25. This laboratory dedicated to climate emotions invites visitors to discover a rapidly developing science that aims to better understand the many impacts of climate upheavals on our well-being. Join us for an inspiring talk that unveils the creative process behind “Émolab” and shares insights into how museums can support young people navigating the emotional landscape of the climate crisis.